Manchester United faced off against Brighton and Hove Albion at the American Express Community Stadium earlier today as they hoped to earn all three points on the road in the Premier League. The Red Devils made a slow start to the game and conceded the opening goal in the 32nd minute when Danny Welbeck scored from close range. Erik ten Hag’s men went into the half-time break 1-0 down on the scoreline.
Amad Diallo equalised for Man United at the hour mark with a deflected effort. However, Joao Pedro scored the winning goal for Brighton in injury-time as the Red Devils crashed to a tough 2-1 loss away from home.
Let’s take a look at how each Manchester United player fared during the match against Brighton.
GK: Andre Onana – 6/10
Onana made some solid saves at the back but failed to keep a clean sheet in both halves. Still, he was excellent with his ball distribution.
RB: Noussair Mazraoui – 6.5/10
He was solid when defending inside his half and made two decent chances in the final third. Mazraoui has got an assist to show for his efforts.
CB: Harry Maguire – 6.5/10
Maguire performed his defensive duties well but was replaced in the 78th minute.
CB: Lisandro Martinez – 6/10
He did his fair share of defending but it was not enough in the end.
LB: Diogo Dalot – 7.5/10
Dalot came back to defend when needed and had some bright moments in the opponent’s half.
CM: Casemiro – 6.5/10
The Brazilian midfielder got stuck in with a few solid tackles and was not shy of having a shot attempt.
CM: Kobbie Mainoo – 7/10
He earned the ball back multiple times for his side in the middle of the park and made a few promising runs with the ball.
RW: Amad Diallo – 7/10
Diallo was a constant menace in the final third and managed to score the equaliser at the hour mark.
CAM: Mason Mount – 6/10
He was underwhelming in the first half and was replaced at half-time.
LW: Marcus Rashford – 6/10
Rashford made one decent run with the ball but was a bit wasteful with his passing.
ST: Bruno Fernandes – 6.5/10
He made a few inviting chances for others around him but failed to threaten the opponent’s goal.
Substitutes:
ST: Joshua Zirkzee – 6.5/10
Zirkzee had a goal ruled out due to offside by VAR.
LW: Alejandro Garnacho – 6.5/10
He added some pace to ten Hag’s attack.
CB: Matthijs de Ligt – 6/10
He allowed a late goal.
CM: Scott McTominay – 6/10
His impact on the game was minimal.
RW: Antony – N/A
